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  • Wed 14
    January 14 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ACE Academy Shanty Raffle presented by C.D. Smith Foundation

    ACE Academy Shanty Raffle presented by C.D. Smith Foundation

    Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts 51 Sheboygan Street, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

    THE ACE ACADEMY SHANTY RAFFLE IS A MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR THE ACE ACADEMY.  SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR ALL THE BUSINESS PARTNERS THAT SUPPORT THE ACADEMY AND THIS PROJECT More info on […]

    Free
  • Wed 14
    January 14 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm January Artist Uncorked : April Johnson with AI Garage Art

    January Artist Uncorked : April Johnson with AI Garage Art

    Vines and Rushes Winery 410 County Road E, Ripon, WI, United States

    Our January Artist Uncorked is April Johnson with AI Garage Art Biography of April and Ian: A Journey of Healing Through Art April Johnson, a devoted mother and emerging artist, […]

    Free
  • Wed 14
    January 14 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Free Baby Goat Petting

    Free Baby Goat Petting

    LaClare Creamery W2994 County Road HH, Malone, WI, United States

    Enjoy an opportunity to pet baby goats between 11:00 am - 1:00 pm! This is a free opportunity to pet baby goats in our Viewing Room at LaClare.  No reservation […]

    Free
  • Wed 14
    January 14 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunburst “Best Memories” Photo Contest

    Sunburst “Best Memories” Photo Contest

    Fond du Lac Festivals 650 N. Main Street, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

    January 1, 2026 @ 11:00 am - February 16, 2026 @ 11:30 am Join us in celebrating the Sturgeon Spectacular, the beauty of winter, and, more importantly, SNOW!  Sunburst Ski Hill believes that […]

    Free
  • Wed 14
    January 14 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Romance Book Club

    Romance Book Club

    Lake Literary Center 104 S. Main StreetrnSuite 100, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

    Join us monthly on second Wednesdays at Lake Lit to discuss the latest—and hottest!—romance novels and to share our favorite enemies-to-lovers tales, friends-to-romance yarns, forbidden love stories, will-they-or-won’t-they sagas, and […]

    $15 – $30
  • Wed 14
    January 14 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Pub Trivia

    Pub Trivia

    18 Hands Ale Haus & Biergarten 18 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

    Free pub Trivia, play solo or bring friends! Prizes to the top three teams. Music and questions are displayed on our big screen TVs. Prost!

    Free
  • Wed 14
    January 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Small Mountain Owls

    Zoom Only 235 N. National AvenuernRoom B141, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

    Zoom Presentation only. Watch from the comfort of your home. Email fondyaudubon@gmail.com for a Zoom link to the program.

    Free
  • Thu 15
    January 15 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ACE Academy Shanty Raffle presented by C.D. Smith Foundation

    ACE Academy Shanty Raffle presented by C.D. Smith Foundation

    Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts 51 Sheboygan Street, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

    THE ACE ACADEMY SHANTY RAFFLE IS A MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR THE ACE ACADEMY.  SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR ALL THE BUSINESS PARTNERS THAT SUPPORT THE ACADEMY AND THIS PROJECT More info on […]

    Free
  • Thu 15
    January 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

    Wonders | Storytime: Snowmen at Night

    Wonder Play Cafe 15 N. Main Street, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

    What do snowmen do after bedtime? Join us at Wonder for a magical winter storytime featuring Snowmen at Night — a playful tale that imagines all the silly, secret fun […]

    Free Admission
  • Thu 15
    January 15 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm January Artist Uncorked : April Johnson with AI Garage Art

    January Artist Uncorked : April Johnson with AI Garage Art

    Vines and Rushes Winery 410 County Road E, Ripon, WI, United States

    Our January Artist Uncorked is April Johnson with AI Garage Art Biography of April and Ian: A Journey of Healing Through Art April Johnson, a devoted mother and emerging artist, […]

    Free
  • Thu 15
    January 15 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunburst “Best Memories” Photo Contest

    Sunburst “Best Memories” Photo Contest

    Fond du Lac Festivals 650 N. Main Street, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

    January 1, 2026 @ 11:00 am - February 16, 2026 @ 11:30 am Join us in celebrating the Sturgeon Spectacular, the beauty of winter, and, more importantly, SNOW!  Sunburst Ski Hill believes that […]

    Free
  • Thu 15
    January 15 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Trivia Night at Hoya Hop House Brewing

    Trivia Night at Hoya Hop House Brewing

    Hoya Hop House Brewing 514 E. Main Street, Waupun, WI, United States

     According to Japanese legend, a sick person will recover if they fold 1,000 origami of what type of bird?  What's the most expensive property on a Monopoly board?  What's the […]

    Free
  • Fri 16
    January 16 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ACE Academy Shanty Raffle presented by C.D. Smith Foundation

    ACE Academy Shanty Raffle presented by C.D. Smith Foundation

    Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts 51 Sheboygan Street, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

    THE ACE ACADEMY SHANTY RAFFLE IS A MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR THE ACE ACADEMY.  SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR ALL THE BUSINESS PARTNERS THAT SUPPORT THE ACADEMY AND THIS PROJECT More info on […]

    Free
  • Fri 16
    January 16 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm January Artist Uncorked : April Johnson with AI Garage Art

    January Artist Uncorked : April Johnson with AI Garage Art

    Vines and Rushes Winery 410 County Road E, Ripon, WI, United States

    Our January Artist Uncorked is April Johnson with AI Garage Art Biography of April and Ian: A Journey of Healing Through Art April Johnson, a devoted mother and emerging artist, […]

    Free
  • Fri 16
    January 16 @ 11:00 am - 9:00 pm Sunburst “Best Memories” Photo Contest

    Sunburst “Best Memories” Photo Contest

    Fond du Lac Festivals 650 N. Main Street, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

    January 1, 2026 @ 11:00 am - February 16, 2026 @ 11:30 am Join us in celebrating the Sturgeon Spectacular, the beauty of winter, and, more importantly, SNOW!  Sunburst Ski Hill believes that […]

    Free
  • Fri 16
    January 16 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    Live Music with Kenny James & Reverend Fish

    Our Bar 433 E. Main Street, Waupun, WI, United States

    Acoustic guitar soloist & duo!!

    Free
  • Fri 16
    January 16 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Whiskey Dinner

    Cujak's Wine & Spirits 47 N Main St, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

    Five-course tapas dinner paired with five whiskies. For the full menu, go to cujakswine.com/tasting-events Limited seating. MUST call to sign up. 920.948.2599

    $70
  • Fri 16
    January 16 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

    Live Music featuring Sly Joe

    Vines and Rushes Winery 410 County Road E, Ripon, WI, United States

    Sly Joe is a soulful singer-songwriter known for smooth vocals, catchy melodies, and feel-good vibes. Performing solo, he delivers an intimate set of original music blending indie, soul, and roots […]

    Free
  • Fri 16
    January 16 @ 8:00 pm - 11:59 pm

    Friday Night Karaoke

    18 Hands Ale Haus & Biergarten 18 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

    Join Wylde Girl DJ & Karaoke for a Wylde night of Karaoke at 18 Hands Ale Haus on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month from 8 pm - […]

    Free
  • Sat 17
    January 17 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ACE Academy Shanty Raffle presented by C.D. Smith Foundation

    ACE Academy Shanty Raffle presented by C.D. Smith Foundation

    Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts 51 Sheboygan Street, Fond du Lac, WI, United States

    THE ACE ACADEMY SHANTY RAFFLE IS A MAJOR FUNDRAISER FOR THE ACE ACADEMY.  SINCERE APPRECIATION FOR ALL THE BUSINESS PARTNERS THAT SUPPORT THE ACADEMY AND THIS PROJECT More info on […]

    Free
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What the FIG??? A new whiskey cocktail at @hoyahop What the FIG??? A new whiskey cocktail at @hoyahophousebrewing to try??? Sounds like the perfect way to kick off the New Year! 

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When’s the last time you visited this amazing, his When’s the last time you visited this amazing, historic hotel in Downtown Fond du Lac?? 

Thank you @the_studio_fdl for capturing the beauty of the @hotelretlaw! 

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Here's what's coming up this weekend!! Don't forge Here's what's coming up this weekend!! Don't forget to submit your events to fdl.com so we can include them in our weekly lineup!

MORE THAN ONE DAY
🎊The Clothing Pallet's 7th Anniversary Celebration - Waupun (1/7-1/10)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
🎤Live Music with Bree Morgan Music – Our Bar
🎸Live Music with Noah James Hittner - Vines & Rushes Winery

SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
🐸Feeding the Critters! – Lodge at Calumet County Parks
🍿Free Community Showing of How To Train Your Dragon - Odyssey Cinemas and Social Fond du Lac 8 with Premium Format Auditorium
🍷Vines & Rushes Winery 13th Anniversary Celebration
🐐Free Baby Goat Petting – LaClare Cheese Shoppe
🥗Detox Salad and Mocktails Class – LaClare Cheese Shoppe
🎤Live Music with Chris Hodgson Acoustic – Our Bar
🥃Frigid Flights – Ledgerock Distillery
🎊Hoyahophousebrewing turns 1!!!!!! - Waupun
🎵Live Music with Jacob Fannin - SoLu Estate Winery
🔎Laughable Productions Presents: Cocktails & Culprits: 1920s Dinner Theatre - Fond du Lac County Prairie Theater and Event Center
🎸Live Music with Austin Skalecki – 18 Hands Ale Haus & Biergarten

SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
🍼Bottle Feeding Baby Goats – LaClare Cheese Shoppe
🎤Live with Patrick Van Bibber Music – SoLu Estate Winery
🍺Sunday Funday! – 18 Hands Ale Haus & Biergarten

UPCOMING FESTIVAL
Fond du Lac Festivals, Inc. Sturgeon Spectacular 2026 - Downtown Fond du Lac (2/13-2/15)
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What??? Just welcoming in the New Year with some s What??? Just welcoming in the New Year with some spaghetti squash…

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Start 2026 with fun events happening all across to Start 2026 with fun events happening all across town this very first weekend of January!!!

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2
❄TimberNook Lake Winnebago Region Wild Ones – Sensational Snow - TimberNook Site-Kiekhaefer Park W4166 Silica Road, Fond du Lac
🏃Coach P’s Gym Games – Wonder Play Cafe 
🔵BinGLOW! – Fond du Lac Public Library 
🎵Live Music with JT Jazz – Vines & Rushes Winery 

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3
❄TimberNook Lake Winnebago Region Night Program – Glow Snow – TimberNook Site-Kiekhaefer Park, W4166 Silica Road, Fond du Lac
🎤Live Music with Kris Woyach & Eric Kiefer – 2fer’s GameTime Retreat Sports Bar and Grill 
🏒Fond du Lac Bears vs Fox Cities Ice Dogs – Fond du Lac Blue Line Family Ice Center 
🎸Live Music with Dan Braaksma & Al Muenchow – Vines & Rushes Winery 

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4
🐍Scaled Up Expos Reptile Expo – Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds 
🍺Sunday Funday! – 18 Hands Ale Haus & Biergarten 

UPCOMING FESTIVAL:
🦈Fond du Lac Festivals, Inc. Sturgeon Spectacular 2026 - Downtown Fond du Lac (2/13-2/15) #lakewinnebagoregion #experiencewaupun #fonddulac #waupun #fdl
Happy, Happy New Year!!! Happy, Happy New Year!!!
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